Frank Scott Bunnell S C R I B E Bunnell High School * 1 Bulldog Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614 * Monday, November 25, 2013 * Volume LIII, Issue 3 Flag Football 2013: Lady Bulldogs Lose the Flag to SHS of heart into the game, and it was was to receive the ball, I felt like as teammates. more about being a part of the this was the only chance to get "The entire powderpuff experi- game, instead of who actually the touchdown,” senior Mwam- ence has been amazing. Everyone won," Bodington said. bayi said. is so friendly. I’m so happy I The Lady Bulldogs had a The defensive MVP was Neyra played and I’ll have these memo- tough first half of the game, going Benoit, rewarded for her good ries forever. Being a captain was into half time with a score of 0 to work on defense. “I’m so proud an honor and I’m happy I got the 14. After a half time talk with the of my defensive team. We all sup- opportunity," captain Davis said. coaches, the girls took the field ported each other each and every “Our goal was to teach 60 once again with more confidence. day. it was all worth it even if we young ladies how to play football Up to the fourth quarter, all didn’t win,” Benoit said. Both and learn the strategy of the eyes were on the scoreboard MVPs received a football signed game and we absolutely accom- anticipating a loss of 20 to 0. The by all of the players on that team. plished that. Their effort was 100 crowd and team went wild as Although the Lady Bulldogs percent and we cannot ask for Jolie Mwambayi scored a touch- endured a tough loss, they con- anything more,” Coach Mucci down in the fourth quarter. tinued to showcase their good said. Both teams showed good sportsmanship and camaraderie The team gathers together before the big game. Photo Credit: April Meadows sportsmanship as they lined up Celeste Burnett game,” coach Parisi said. to high-five their opponents. Lizzie Cerino BHS and SHS players began The team gathered in the Editors warming up on the field at 5:30 cafeteria to enjoy pizza and soda p.m., by reviewing their plays and and celebrated the team's hard Although there was a home stretching. work and sportsmanship. At this field advantage, senior girls lost Captains from both teams time, coaches announced the 6-20 to Stratford High School in participated in a coin toss to de- most valuable player [MVP] on the 23rd annual senior girls Flag termine the first possession of the each team, offense and defense. Football Game, held on Monday, ball. BHS captains were Victoria The offensive MVP was Jolie Nov. 18th. Davis, Cayla Eaddy, Izzah Ali, Mwambayi, rewarded for her Coaches for the team includ- Lizzie Cerino, Sarah Frey, and touchdown. ed; Sal Parisi, Gerry Mucci, and Sherice Mayne. “It really meant a lot because Kathy Metzger. “Even though SHS captains were Maggie in the last three minutes left and we were not victorious, I am Bodington, Ellie LeFever, Aman- the team felt completely dejected, really proud of the way our girls da Wright, and Alicia Buynovsky. and as soon as offense two came Roshedra Palmer and Eldine Lazarre stretch before the game. Photo competed and battled the whole "I think both teams put a lot into the game, and in the play, I Credit: Celeste Burnett Honoring Veterans Medical Careers Expo at HCC Celeny Galpin Homza said. Rebecca Marrero Speakers discussed their medi- the college. Staff Reporter Sophomore Angelo Masso Staff Reporter cal careers to further interest “We toured Housatonic and appreciated the assembly, stating students to pursue careers in learned different things about On Nov. 11, BHS celebrated “It was nice, they told us about On Friday, Nov. 8, Medical that occupation. The speakers health and medical [careers],” Veteran’s Day by inviting local their life stories, I learned that Career Pathway students from included Mickey Reed is an OT/ says senior Kendall Streeter. servicemen to speak with civics I am not going to the military BHS and SHS attended the ninth PT Program Director at HCC. The Medical Career Expo is students about their experience. [because] they work hard!” Annual Heath and Medical Ca- Lorraine Iverson and Maria an annual event where students Throughout the visit, the Ray Hernandez, also a 2011 reer Expo at Housatonic Com- Alicea are in Human Resourc- can explore various fields to help students were very attentive and BHS graduate, has been in munity College (HCC). es from Bridgeport Hospital. determine if they want to be listened respectfully as the three service for eight months so far, The day was sponsored by Another speaker present at in the medical field, and more veterans told stories about their works as an aviation mechanic the BHS Business Department. the Medical Career Expo was specifically what area that want experiences while serving. in the Navy and is ranked as an The students explored many Physical Therapist/ Orthopedic to focus on. Class of 2011 BHS graduate, E-3 corporal. His advice to stu- different medical careers. Some Unit St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Some teachers from BHS who Jon Iseppi has been serving in dents is to “pay more attention health fields they were exposed Tashua Malino. chaperoned the expo included the Air Force for the past two in school and have respect no to included health care adminis- Students were also involved Ms. Signor, Mrs. Webster, Ms. years. Being a first class airman, matter what.” trator, nursing, occupational and in many hands-on activities that Priddle, and supervisor Mrs. his advice to students is to “apply Teachers were pleased with physical therapy, and cultural represented realistic actions that Christiano. yourself.” His job includes work- the presentation and the service- diversity. might happen if they had that “What I particularly liked ing on computer-based skills men enjoyed their time visiting “We went to HCC and it was particular occupation. about the event was that BHS necessary to fly the aircrafts. their old school and teachers really fun. We got a tour of the Sophomore Lizzy Grznarik and SHS students were paired in Iseppi’s sister, sophomore Joselyn again. “I thought it was won- school and we did a lot of little says, “We listened to what classes five different groups for the day. Iseppi, said, “It was cool learning derful to have former students workshops. Speakers came and they offered and what types Students from both high schools stuff about the things that he come back [to BHS] and have an talked about different occupa- of careers they’re in the health had an opportunity to meet, does, because having him as my opportunity to speak about their tions like physical therapy and and [medical] field and walked share ideas, and learn new infor- brother he tries to not show what military experiences. The ncie nursing and how important around the school.” mation about the healthcare field. he does to not make us nervous part is that the speakers seemed diversity is in the workplace,” said The students also had the Students took a tour of HCC, about his job.” to enjoy sharing their stories,” sophomore Erin Sullivan. opportunity to receive a tour of participated in a lab and a cultur- Petty Officer 3rd Class John said social studies Mr. Svatik. al diversity activity. Students also Homza, a 2011 BHS graduate, Veteran Tom Bacik said, “I attended a workshop on occupa- has a career as a master at arms. wasn’t in any war but I served in tional therapy and learned about He has been serving in the the Air Force for four years. My careers in the home health field,” Navy for two years and plans on brothers and father were in the says Ms. Priddle. having a lifelong career there. military but it wasn’t them who There was a rotation schedule During the presentation, he influenced me. I didn’t have an where the students went to five spoke about being stationed in influence to join the military, sessions, each 30 minutes long Italy for a while and all that he it was just the simple fact that I doing or learning about that learned while being there. “It wanted to be in the Air Force. It’s particular medical career. all really just depends on where definitely something to experi- “HCC has a strong support for you’re stationed, you learn about ence. I was stationed in Africa Stratford’s Career Pathway,” says the cultures and things like that. and some days it was extremely advisor Ms. Signor. The food in Italy was amazing, hot and others the weather was but Iseppi here was stationed in absolutely perfect. It just depend- Arabia and the food was terrible. ed on where the wind blew from. My advice to students would be I enjoyed the experience and Sophomore Attillah Richardson and sophomore Jaslene Ruiz practicing to study your schooling more,” being in the Air Force.” wound care with an orange. Photo Credit: Ms. Priddle Page 2 NEWS November 2013 Upcoming Play Preview: The Boarding House Reach The Scribe interviewed the starring performers in STAGE’s upcoming performance of The Boarding House Reach. Each actor was asked the following questions: 1. Can you relate to your part? 2. What are you doing to get ready for the show? Events 3. What is your favorite part of this show? 4. What’s your favorite part of S.T.A.G.E? Directors were asked: 1.Why did you pick this show? 2. Compared to the original show choice, how is this show better? Nov. 27 3. What’s your favorite line? 4. What character is your favorite? Early - 12:25 pm Dismissal for Thanksgiving Recess Thanksgiving Pep Rally 11 a.m.

Nov. 28- Nov. 29 Thanksgiving Recess- No School Thanksgiving Football Game vs. Stratford HS 10 a.m. at Pender’s Field

Dec. 4 Financial Aid Night 7 p.m.

Dec. 7 SAT Administration at Bunnell HS Kevin Kiley plays Mr. Maxwell Billy Lang plays Lucas Amanda Cavoto plays Courtney Dashon Pratt plays Hercules

Dec. 10 1.No, he’s a father and I’m not 1. Oh my God, literally the char- 1.Yes, Courtney is my life. She’s 1. I sure can relate to him! He Fall Sports Awards Ceremony but it’s a fun part to play and to acter Lucas is me. Word for word, bubbly, fun, gets irritated by her eats a lot and so do I. BHS Auditorium stretch from my everyday life. all of the lines that Lucas has are brother, and her energy is off the 2.Right now I’m trying to memo- 7 p.m. 2.Memorizing my lines and all things I would say. wall. Just like me! rize my lines and get the little kid blocking and getting into my 2. I prepare by reading over the 2.Trying to become more, “Oh out of me. Dec. 13 character’s mindset of being a script and practicing to be a kid, my God, Lucas!” To stay in char- 3.When I say my line “crawled Progress Report Period Ends father. because it’s a different mindset. acter by being childish. in through a window” because I Second Marking Period Progress 3.Act 2 is my favorite because 3. My favorite part of the show is 3. When Mr. Maxwell forgets his think it’s such a funny line. Report Grades Posted there is so much commotion and my line “I can be President some- briefcase and comes home to find 4.Opening night, when we’re all it’s a really funny act. day.” That line is something I say all of these funny people living in backstage having fun and danc- Dec. 16 4.Best part of STAGE is how all the time since I am President his house. ing around. Winter Sports Pre-Season Meeting everybody is so accepting. There of the senior class. 4.The best part is from watching BHS Auditorium is no fear of being judged. 4. First rehearsal of STAGE is day 1 with just chairs as our set 7:30 pm the best because everybody is and being glued to our scripts so welcoming and everybody is to a full out performance. The Dec. 17 automatically your friend. transformation our shows go Winter Athlete Sports Stu- through is amazing. dent-Meeting Gym Boarding House Reach begins Hanna), who never says a word. 2:20 pm with Mr. Maxwell (Kevin Kiley) Next to arrive is Ninety-Volt called out of town on a long Jones (Henry Guasp) and his Dec. 19 business trip. He decides to bring wrestling wife, Ruby (Monet Holiday Concert Mrs. Maxwell (Elizabeth Rugge- Monterroso); they’re followed by 7 pm rio) with him. Their son, Lucas Mr. Perkins (Adrian Cordova), (Billy Lang), takes advantage of Limpy McGuire (Ricardo Beliza- Dec. 20 the opportunity and opens up re), and his wife, Nora (Stephanie Early Dismissal- 12:25 pm the house to boarders in order Kaesmann). When Lucas parents *Start of Holiday Recess to make some money for a bike come back earlier than expected, he’s been longing to have. Soon Everything goes to chaos. It’s Dec. 23- Jan. 1 the boarders come flooding in. discovered that somebody in the Holiday Recess - NO SCHOOL Lucy Burns (Emily Harrison), house is a bank robber, and Mr. a sort of walking encyclopedia, Maxwell mistakenly takes the arrives first; then Mrs. Mott (Erin blame for the crime.

Elizabeth Ruggiero (Producer/ Mrs. Betsy Hull, (Director) Ms. Lindsey Gould, Mrs. Maxwell) 1. We went through every show, (Assistant Director) 1.This show is much funnier and and we saw this one as very 1. I thought this was something The family oriented. funny and our students will be funny the audience would like 2.I like this show better because fabulous as these characters. especially the younger audience Boarding House it’s more family oriented and 2.They’re similar because they’re because it’s about a young kid Reach direct comedy. both a mystery but this one is just getting in trouble. Calling All Artists! 3.The line by Hercules “Hey, more lighthearted. 2. I wouldn’t call this show better everybody hey. I just crawled in 3. The line from Herman “I’m I would call it different. A differ- The Scribe is in need of a new through the window,” because gonna knock his block off.” I like ent type of show that I thought logo. We invite all artists to there is so much drama and the way Henry Guasp says it. would be entertaining. submit their original designs then there is Hercules climbing 4.I enjoy Nora because she 3. My favorite line will have to performances on the electronically to the Scribe. The through a window. reminds me of Marisa Tomei be all of the names that Hercules Arthur Ulman Stage winner will be selected by the 4. Courtney because she is so from “My Cousin Vinny”. I enjoy calls his best friend Lucas “Old editors and will receive a $25 gift upbeat and the typical teenage Limpy because Ricardo Belizare buddy, old chum, old pal”. That December card to 16 Handles. The winner girl that loves to gossip. makes the character evil. I enjoy line is so period and super funny. 12th, 13, 14th will relinquish the rights of the Mrs. Maxwell because she starts 4. I enjoy Ruby a lot. She’s a logo to the Scribe staff. out as being the typical 50’s wife 1950’s lady, loving and likes to 7 p.m. but in the end she is stronger. take charge.

Editors: Celeste Burnett and Lizzie Cerino Staff: Celeny Galpin, Alex Ghajar, Katya Gonzalez, Monika Hlinka, Rebecca Marrero, Monet Monterroso,Nora Turner, Tajea Walton Advisor: Mrs. Jennifer Record The Scribe, the official, student run newspaper of Bunnell High School, is published on a monthly basis, as a product of the journalism course at Bunnell High School. These publications welcome submissions from the student body and staff of Bunnell High School. However, the views expressed in the Scribe do not necessarily reflect the views of the district, administration, students, or staff of the Scribe. Letters to the editor are welcomed; letters must be signed but names will be withheld upon request. Students interested in enrolling in the journalism program for the 2014-2015 academic year should contact their guidance counselor, or see Mrs. Record in D5 for more information.

The Mission of Bunnell High School: Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen higher order thinking, and develop character in order to address 21st century challenges. November 2013 NEWS Page 3

LaRosa Hypnotizes Students Bulldog Tajea Walton said, “The night was a big suc- Staff Reporter cess. There were so many laughs, so much fun. We hope to make Buzz: On Nov. 19, the HOSA Club this a Bunnell tradition.” Katya Gonzalez (Health Occupation Students of HOSA is open to students in- Staff Reporter America) hosted their annual terested in careers in the medical hypnotists show, starring Dan field. The BHS HOSA partici- What is your favorite LaRosa. pates in numerous leadership Thanksgiving sidedish? Over 150 people watched as conferences, as well as statewide numerous volunteers were put competitions, in the spring. This under LaRosa’s spell. He put year, HOSA partnered with the contestants through a variety of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation along tests to see if they were capable Students under the spell of hypnotist Dan LaRosa. Photo credit: Celeste Burnett with the Get in Touch Foun- of being hypnotized. dation for Breast Health and He made senior Jack Ruiz, be- throughout the entire show. Once LaRosa confirmed the proceeds from the hypnosis show lieve that he was Bruno Mars and LaRosa is also known for co- students could be hypnotized, he will be benefit these organiza- manipulated Joseph to sing Mars’ medic skills and kept the crowd sent the students to sit in chairs tions. hit “Just the Way You Are. engaged with his jokes. He men- across the stage. He sent the par- HOSA officers include Syed “I felt like I was only up there tioned jokes about The Beatles, ticipants who felt uncomfortable Saud, Jaslene Ruiz, Bridget Gro- for 10 or 20 minutes, but he said and even joked about how a girl or unable to be hypnotized back ver, Winnie Etienne, and Tracie I was up there for almost two from Stratford High had volun- to their seats. Slade. hours. We started talking about teered to be hypnotized. He made participants believe HOSA’s mission is to promote the things he had us doing, espe- “Bunnell is an awesome school that they were professional bal- career opportunities in the health cially me singing, and I honestly and I had a wonderful time. I lerinas. “I don’t remember being care industry and to enhance the Katelyn Root: “Corn. It tastes don’t remember any of it. It’s so love this school and the kids are hypnotized. I don’t even remem- delivery of quality health care to amazing and I can put it on crazy,” said senior Jack Ruiz. great” said Larosa, the comedy ber the time passing,” said senior all people. almost anything.” The crowd danced and hypnotist. Rocky Joseph. sang along with the hypnotist HOSA advisor Ms. Signor BHS “Takes A Stand” Against Bullying Lizzie Cerino really hurt someone and affect their families, and the commu- signed the pledge. Editor them on the inside,” freshman nity,” FEA Advisor Mrs. Croteau There were also bullying Sabrina Lora said. said. scenarios played on the morning On Monday, Nov. 18, BHS Due to technological delays, “I thought the video was announcements. Senior Agnes came together for a school-wide there were not opportunities for excellent. Anytime we can expose Bartoszek played a bullied victim presentation of the 2012 film, classes to discuss the movie as students to the severity of the in one of these videos. “I was so “Bully.” Sponsored by FEA (Fu- planned. Periods were shortened situation, it provides an opportu- happy to be a part of a project ture Educators Association), the all day. The film was shown after nity to discuss the issue and learn like this about bullying. I hope Emily Aquilino: “It’s so hard to presentation of the film was part period three. what we can do to combat this it helped others understand that of their current anti-bullying decide what to pick is my favorite The sound was eventually serious problem. Just because it bullying is not okay,” Bartoszek when there are so many choices. campaign. broadcasted doesn’t happen said. “We’re trying to get away from through the here, doesn’t “We have seen an increase what bullying actually is and PA system to mean it doesn’t in student awareness of signs of see the effects of it,” senior FEA all classrooms exist,” Ms. bullying and I would say also an Co-President Allie Sajda said. following the Lewsey said. increase in early student report- FEA has been taking a stand order of the Lewsey ing. The administration has done against bullying and has been movie. English continued to a tremendous job in spear-head- promoting bullying awareness all teacher Ms. spread the ing the initiative toward a zero month. Heather Lewsey lesson with tolerance policy to protect the In addition to the viewing was happy with several of her needs of all students,” guidance of “Bully,” the organization has how her class classes that counselor Mr. Lou Bonaventura posted stop signs throughout handled the “this movie said. the school promoting an end to situation and isn’t just to “I think it’s important to raise bullying. The signs read “BHS said they were affirm ‘don’t be awareness because I feel like a lot stand up to bullying,” or “BHS “very patient.” a bully’, but you of people are getting bullied and Aaron Sammuel: “Collard speak up to bullying.” FEA, with Although One of the anti-bullying signs posted need to take not speaking up about it. Their greens because my mom makes the help of Mrs. Croteau’s child these technical in BHS hallways. Photo Credit: Alex action because voices should be heard and not them just right.” development classes, has also difficulties oc- Ghajar you can help. be neglected,” sophomore Eweli- been selling bullying awareness curred, the film You can save na Dabrowski said. bracelets which highlight the still made a profound impact on someone’s life.” “I think today went very well. motto “BHS stands up to bully- students and staff. In addition to the film and I was very pleased to see how ing.” for one dollar during lunch. “The technological challenges bracelet fundraiser, at the latest students are starting to be aware The film “Bully” showed stu- did not outweigh the benefit of advisory meeting, students of the effects of bullying and that dents some real-life experiences the message that there should be signed pledges agreeing that they it is a serious issue today,” FEA of bullied victims. zero tolerance for bullying. The will not bully. Pencils and stickers Co-President Alyssa Santiago “It opened my eyes to the dan- dangers of it impact the person, were handed out to those who said. gers of bullying and how it can Bulldog Briefs: From All Four Corners Katya Gonzalez tion. Students had to have earned were Hawaiian Day, Neon Day, Rashawn Moffatt: “Stuffing is Staff Reporter a score of proficient, goal or On Nov. 9th, The BHS Marching Touch of Class Day and Spirt the best, it completes the meal.” advanced on the statewide tests Band competed in the Nation- Day. On Nov. 15-17, two weeks after they took last year. al Championship at MetLife Stratford High hosted a version Stadium in New Jersey. The Mrs. Tait’s forensics class went of Retail 101, BHS held it’s own The Student Government band placed in fifth out of six on a field trip to the University Retail 101 fundrasier in the Annual Food Drive was held other bands in nationals. They of New Haven to visit the Henry Auxiliary Gym. The event raised from Oct.16 through Nov. 6 and performed a set which featur- Lee Institution. They were given $60,000 and proceeds that the raised about a $1,000. Monies ing the music of The Beatles in a tour by Peter Massy, who also school received totaled $40,000. raised will go towards purchasing celebration of The Beatles’ 50th gave the sudents an overview of The event sold men’s and wom- turkeys and canned vegetables. anniversary. the forensics program and the en’s apparel, accessories, and The donations will be given to university. much more. Sterling House Community Cen- The week of Nov. 4 to Nov. 8th ter, which distributes these items was Spirit Week, in preparation In anticipation of the basketball On Nov. 12, 66 current juniors to families in need. Staff and for the Homecoming football season, the Dawg House is selling were honored for their achieve- students collected various food game. Students and staff dressed Dawg Pound T-shirts for 18 ment on the CAPT tests with items, ranging from cranberry up for themed days, in the hopes dollars. There will be promotions, Mr. Pagliarella: “Cranberry a breakfast with their parents, sauce and cake mix, and filled 45 of winning a ticket to the sold out exclusive offers and giveaways sauce is my favorite, it enhances counsellors and the adminitsra- baskets. Homecoming Dance. The themes for students wearing the shirts at the flavor of my meal.” Page 4 NEWS November 2013 Electing New Classes Bunnell Gets Plugged In Katya Gonzalez Unlearn stickers from previous Monet Monterroso Staff Reporter years, the Laurel showed off their Staff Reporter creative skills with yearbooks On Nov. 13, BHS hosted from the past years, Future Ms. Vicki Priddle’s Entre- its yearly Elective Fair, held in Educators of America club sold preneurship class has created a the library, for underclassmen. bullying bracelets, and journal- successful product for everyone Students were excused from their ism students shared recent issues in BHS which comes in many social studies classes to attend the of the Scribe. Mr. Farrell and colors, light and is portable. It’s a event. The Elective Fair is held so students from his technology portable charger. These portable that students have the chance to education courses displayed their chargers have been such a great see and hear from other students handcrafted pieces, and video hit at BHS that their first ship- about their options for the years production showed their newly ment of portable chargers have to come. acquired equipment. already sold out. Now they have “I hope students get to see “Seeing all of the cool stations, ordered another shipment of 200 The new colors of the cell phone chargers that the Entrepreneur class the many options for themselves and listening and learning about and at the moment there is al- received; blue, gold, red, purple, and black. Photo Credit: Monet Mon- outside of the core curriculum the classes was insightful,” said ready 75 chargers sold from that terroso classes,” said English teacher Mrs. Sophomore Kara Murray. shipment that hasn’t arrived yet. the sales continuing to increase. The sales have been so great Kulenych. Although for some people this One of the students from Many students like the idea that the entrepenuership class ex- The fair held many choices was familiar. “I went to this last Priddle’s Entrepreneur class of having a portable charger. tended their class to selling in the ranging from health and medi- year I wish there was some new Matt Smarz stated, “Charge your Sophomore Karina Castro states, cafeteria where a student brings cal careers to yearbook to video choices,” said Jaylon Eggleston. phone on the go. A portable “It is more efficient than plugging in their money and a canned production. The goal of the fair But for most people, this enlight- charger is good for when your it into the wall, because I’m not item. Also their advertisements is to inspire the underclassmen ed them and will change their in the middle of class and your always around an outlet.” Almost have moved up to television of Bunnell to take an elective or future. phone is dying.” every student in Bunnell has an where the students of the class two. Junior Laura Zapata said, “I This is Priddle’s second year electronic device that requires did a commercial to promote the “It has showed me new things never really knew what to pick teaching this course and each charging and with 21st century chargers. that there are more options, but after coming to this fair I year the success has grown. Last skills a significant focus in class Many people are very excit- especially outside of health and know exactly what I want to year the students chose to sell having a full battery is always ed about the new craze in BHS medical careers”, said sophomore do: HOSA (Health Occuption snap watches and this year her ideal. with the portable chargers but Bridget Grover. Students of America). I want classes decided to do portable Profits raised from the sales nobody is as excited as Ms. A few students from each elec- to help because they were very chargers. The decision to sell will reimburse the start up Priddle herself who stated, “to tive prepared speeches, posters, convicing.” the product was made by the expenses and the stock that the me as an instructor, I have never and handouts to try and entice Underclassmen will be choose students at first throwing around class invests in as a whole. Then, experienced this. It’s fun to watch fellow students to join their their electives for next year, with ideas of what could be sold in the the money leftover will go back the kids becoming so engaged in electives. help from their counselor in school. Then there ideas turned to the school in a possible schol- learning. As a teacher it’s reward- Senior Emily Bob said, “I like the upcoming weeks, hopefully, into market surveys to see if the arship for a senior but nothing ing to see that happening.” informing the younger students inspired by information they market was good for them and has been completely decided. of the school about other classes learned from the fair. they found out that the market “We have board meeting where they can take, and helping them for a portable charger was wide all of my students get together with their futures.” open. Their prediction about the to discuss what we intend to do Creative writing handed out market was proven correct with with our profit,” Priddle said. The Truth About: The True Settlers of America the fort, many Frenchmen led by is the oldest settlement. Many in sixteenth century Florida. sea captain, Jean Ribault, sailed people think that the Pilgrims Here you will find stories of out to Fort Caroline in hopes to were the first to settle but the exploration, survival, religious attack a new Spanish settlement. Spanish were here in 1565 and disputes, territorial battles, and This settlement was in close the Pilgrims didn’t literally come first contact between American proximity to Fort Caroline and until 1607 in Jamestown, VA or Indians and Europeans,” nps.gov the French hoped that they could earlier the Lost Colony of Roa- stated. attack before the Spanish could noke,” Mr. Luke Roberts said. Fort Caroline was reconstruct- stabilize their defenses. “I actually had to do a report ed and preserved in the early The Spanish troops led by on this incident in middle school. 1960s when it was later destroyed Admiral Menendez, had been I think it is cool to see this being by Hurricane Dora. working with Natives to capture brought up again because it is not The fort that is now standing the ship filled with Frenchmen. really known about. If I were to is the second replica built on By Sept. 29, 1565, the Frenchmen ask people about the earliest true the exact same grounds. The arrived 17 miles away from the settlers they would probably sug- entire Fort and its preservation fort. Upon their arrival back on gest that it was Jamestown when is operated by the Fort Caroline shore the Natives alerted the even before that it was Roanoke,” National Memorial apart of their Spanish and the French were senior Izzah Ali said. Timucuan Ecological and Histor- captured. Present day Fort Caroline is a ic Preserving section. The majority of the troops huge tourist attraction. It is locat- The exhibit showcases the [then called companies] were put richness of the land in northern General Menendez poses for a portrait. Photo Credit: Google Images ed in Jacksonville, FL and attracts to death. Admiral Menendez only many visitors every year. Florida and how the indigenous Celeste Burnett grims, a group of French colo- allowed Catholics to be spared “Fort Caroline memorializes people interacted with the envi- Editor nists landed in America. They but the rest were killed for being the short-lived French presence ronment. were also in search of religious Lutherans, which was against On Thanksgiving Day, people freedom and fled France due Menendez’s Catholic faith. primarily use the day to spend to the many wars over religious On multiple accounts Admiral time with family, remember the beliefs. Menendez sent reports to Spain’s first settlers of America, and “There are so many different King Phillip II. express their thanks toward myths that I had heard of. I think “The men were hung without everything that they have. But that I would love to learn about hesitation. Above the dead men, what if the first settlers weren’t this sort of stuff in my history the victorious Admiral Menén- the Pilgrims that everyone grew classes. Like a controversial class dez placed a sign reading, ‘I do up thinking? that talks about different conspir- this, not as to Frenchmen, but The story generally told by acy theories and stuff like that,” as to Lutherans.’” Renaming the people goes, that the ‘first’ settlers senior Stanley Zheng said. captured French settlement San were the Pilgrims, who sailed The French Colonists had Mateo (St. Matthew) and its river over from England in search of settled there for a short amount San Juan (St. John’s), Menéndez religious freedom. of time in the 1560’s. During that later reported to Spain’s King However, there is evidence time, they had built a fort named Philip II that he had taken care of that proves the widely believed Fort Caroline, present day Jack- the “evil Lutheran sect,” smithso- story false. About 50 years prior sonville. A year after leaving Fort nianmag.com stated. “I know that the establishment Modern day Fort Caroline in Jacksonville, FL. It is a huge tourist attrac- to the Mayflower and the Pil- Caroline and settling south of tion. Photo Credit: Google Images November 2013 ADVERTISEMENT Page 5 Page 6 CREATIVE WRITING SUPPLEMENT November 2013 Mr. Sun Rips & Recorders My Alex Naimoli Melanie Rapoport because it’s the second week of Creative Writing I Creative Writing I summer break so I take out my Sunshine book and start reading. Beth Cosgrove The sun was shining this Despite living in sunny Cali- In between chapters I look up Advanced Creative Writing morning. That was good. It hadn’t fornia, I’m wearing a thick sweat- and watch some of the people been sunny all week. It rained er, my favorite pair of dark jeans, in the café. There’s the barista He is my sunlight instead. I don’t like the rain. It’s and boots. That’s what it’s like working furiously to fill orders, bother me now. I looked into the But my sky is full of clouds wet. I jumped up onto the table living in San Francisco. You dress the waitress delivering food to I’m searching for a shadow and sat down on a tin container blue sky and the fluffy clouds. To in layers and by 2 in the after- tables. I look off to one side and me the sky looked almost fake. I I’m searching for him to look out the window. noon you go from wearing winter see a man, about my age, maybe He is my rain “Hello Mr. Sunshine,” I purred, noticed the birds flying along it clothing to dressing like it’s the a little older. He’s looking down and I was afraid they might have But I’m standing in the desert “Long time, no see.” middle of July. I don’t mind, at something with a look of Wishing for a raindrop The sun smiled back at me ripped it. though. I like the early morning complete and utter concentration I wished I could go outside for Wishing for him with a long grin, and with that fog that covers the city every on his face. He is my kite the sky grew sunnier. real, but I couldn’t. They were day, like the city itself is still half When I look a bit closer I can too afraid that I would run away. But there is no wind I looked around at the grass asleep and covered in a blanket. see that it’s a small tape recorder. I’m waiting for a breeze and it was still wet. I didn’t like Well, I wouldn’t run away. I I love the steep hills that seem to Weird. He looks up and meets would run around, but not away. Waiting for him that. Mr. Sun noticed I didn’t like be rising to meet the skyscrapers my eyes and being the shy and But I can’t search forever that, so he quickly dried the grass “Right Mr. Sun? I wouldn’t run that tower over the city. somewhat socially awkward hu- away. I wouldn’t.” And wishing never works off. I take comfort in the occa- man being that I am, I look away I can’t wait for something I noticed the children run- Mr. Sun nodded. Mr. Sun real- sional seal that will pop its head and turn back to my book so ning around and playing. All ly gets me, unlike anyone else. above the water, just enough to quickly I almost spill my coffee. That’ll never come my way week we were told to stay inside. I looked at the river across the let you know that you’re not the I read for a few more minutes I mostly cuddled up to the baby. I house. It looked so clear today. It only one who takes comfort in and then I feel someone watching like the baby, but I’ve learned that was so clear I could see the fish the sea. me. I slowly look up and see that babies don’t stay babies for long. swimming in it. I let my mind I decide to hop on the trolley, Tape Recorder Kid is sitting in I hate the boy. The other night, drift off and imagine myself by taking me downtown to the café the chair directly across from me. he threw me out in the rain. I that river. I could see myself run- I sometimes go to on days like .“Hey?” I say, giving him a don’t even know why, I’ve never ning along it and following the today. I can see that this is a strange look. “Hey,” he says, giv- done anything to that boy. I take fish. I climbed up on a tall rock terrible idea because as soon as I ing me a small smile. The that back. I did snap at him once and let the breeze go through get on people pack into the car, “Can I help you? What’s with when he pulled my tail. my fur. Mr. Sun’s warmth shone crowding and shoving me until the tape recorder?” I ask without “Did you know that, Mr. Sun? upon me and me only. I feel like the sardines that they thinking. He looks down at it and Just then a loud yell woke me Distance Did you know that the little boy sell down at Fisherman’s Wharf-- smiles. Ashley Young up. “Children! Come in; it’s time isn’t nice to me?” Mr. Sun made packed into a dark space. “Oh, this? I just like to listen to Advanced Creative Writing a face. for lunch!” It was mother. The ride is over (although not it. Sometimes when I go out I’ll I like lunch, so I slowly stretched I looked back at the children. soon enough for my liking), and turn it on then play it back and I could hear the heavy breathing out and then hopped off the Now a few of their friends were I push my way through people to listen to the conversations people And the distant footsteps of the table. I licked my paws clean and here. They all got together to play get off at my stop. I miss the last around me had that day. It’s like one behind me. went to my dish bowl. Before I what they call jump rope. The step and trip, ripping a hole in the lazy version of people-watch- I could feel the cold air brush- could take a bit of my lunch, two baby was playing with a doll. the knee of my jeans. i n g .” ing against my skin screaming voices slammed the All of a sudden the children “Great,” I mutter to myself, “That’s… slightly creepy,” I say. And the slight ache in my door open. started to sing. I couldn’t get “just perfect.” I walk into the café I look at my watch. “I’ve gotta calves. “Mom!” screamed the boy. what they were saying, but they and sit down in one of the big get going,” I tell him “It was nice I could see the hill in the dis- I turned around sharply and looked happy. That’s when the comfy chairs that are always scat- meeting you.” “Okay,” he says. tance looked at him. He was all red. boy grabbed the doll out of the tered around the place. I don’t Before I walk out, I hear him call And the opportunities that His arms, his face were all red. It baby’s hand. have anything else to do today out, “Hey! I like your jeans!” came with it. looked like it hurt. I looked up “You can’t play with dollies,” I could see the finish line at Mr. Sun and he winked at me. This collection of stories and poems were written by BHS’s he spat. And the final sprint. I smiled at him. “Good one, Mr. Creative Writing classes. If you are interested in The baby started to cry. I could see the end Sun, good one.” I swear, one day I will teach submitting to the Allusions or Unlearn, And how far I’ve come from the that child a lesson he won’t ever see Mrs. Kulenych in B115. start. forget. But I tried not to let that Catch Me Carousel Ride Lauren Anderson Carolyn Kay Creative Writing I Creative Writing I

“Run!” I yelled as I could see The park was deserted. We my boyfriend sprinting as fast ran through the black field im- as he could towards me. He’s mediately heading for the metal wearing a red sweater with snow- mechanism of a carousel. There flakes on it, which is obviously were five of us, and in the back of completely dorky but I’m weirdly each of our minds was the under- in love with it. I can’t believe he lying thought that we all would almost missed the trolley. I re- with someone who continued to of a mocha coffee took over my not fit on the run down rotation- minded him a million times that make me smile the whole time I entire brain. We were slowly al wheel. We ran and ran, aiming it left right at 10:10 not a minute was with him. The trolley came walking to the little café, slowly for a seat. Sarah and I were first circles- pulling the piece of metal later, and for some reason he felt to a quick stop. and surely enjoying each other’s to climb up, scratching our knees as they went. I looked up. it was okay to arrive at 10:09. I “Ow!” someone yelled from company. on the rusted metal. It was early September, and wasn’t going to let anything ruin behind as they hit their head on As we approached the café, I A sharp edge jutting out from fall skies are pretty clear. The my day, so as he ran up to me the back of their seat. could almost smell the coffee that a safety bar caught my tights and stars blurred into streaks as I and gave me a kiss, I made sure “Damn it!” another person I was craving so badly. My boy- tore a hole resembling the size of gently let my head back, watch- that I acted happy. Although it’s screeched as they almost went friend and I sat at a little round my palm. It was pitch black, but I ing the dark world circle around our two year anniversary, I wasn’t flying out of their seat. Everyone table with red satin chairs and didn’t really mind. We could hear me. I began to feel lightheaded, expecting anything special. He looked around, completely fraz- quickly ordered our beverages. I the other kids stomping through and my body became weightless. was never one to surprise me zled and some almost angry. ordered a mocha coffee light with the grass, their limbs creating the Nothing mattered when we were with presents or flowers, I guess “Thank god I didn’t fall out of four sugars, and my boyfriend sound of a small stampede. Jana on that half-broken down carou- his love was enough for me. As my seat,” I whispered. ordered a mocha coffee black. reached the carousel next, taking sel, the night sky belittled us in we boarded the trolley together, .My boyfriend turned around to We sat down at the table, face the remaining seat. the humblest of ways, making us our fingers intertwined in one look at me and whispered back, to face because his face always The three of us giggled with feel small and miniscule, as we another, I couldn’t suppress a “I would have caught you, my made me smile. He pulled a tape delight, knowing we had secured spun round and round allowing huge smile. love.” recorder out of his pocket and entering the third space that our bodies to drift into some The trolley ride brought us As we departed the trolley said, “Listen to this when you came with the vigorous spin- kind of different altitude. through a small town with a lot I could feel the chill of winter get home, love.” I glanced at him, ning. Luke and Conor without We were struck with shots to see. Although I was enjoying drizzle down my spine. I could then glanced at the tape recorder, thought grabbed the rusted bars, of adrenaline, like there was no the trolley ride, I was enjoying see cute little café in my view a then glanced at him again. accepting that they had lost the higher feeling we could experi- my boyfriend’s company a lot few feet away, and I have never race, and began to run around in ence than simply just knowing more. I loved the way it felt to be craved coffee so bad. The thought that we were alive. November 2013 CREATIVE WRITING SUPPLEMENT Page 7 The Same Old Story Ashley Young now and I knew I needed to get It was like a rush of excitement “Excuse me! Where is my cos- what I’d least expected: an awed Advanced Creative Writing to my job waiting tables. Only building up to the grand finale. tume? Who’s been in my dressing expression from the man and the something made me think twice, “We have two hours until room?” a man screamed from director of the show. I walked down to the subway and something made me turn show time and you need to farther backstage. “That was insane! Did you just as the sky was growing darker. around. get into your dressing room. Behind him stood two angry hire this new guy? He’s amaz- I could tell it was about 4:30 at “I knew hiring off the streets Although your part may be one security members and the man ing. This is the best this show night, just in time to get to my wouldn’t pay off! Something with song, it’s the grand finale and you who brought me inside earlier. has ever been. Do you see the second job. Something about you amateurs will never cut it! must be perfect!” the man said His face was filled with frustra- crowd? Good work, Marshall,” today seemed weird, but every Twenty-one years of hard work as we walked into my dressing tion and panic. the director exclaimed before day was pretty weird to me. It’s thrown down the drain!” the room. “I left your pre-show “Who is that and why is he walking away. I turned back to either the choice of old macaroni man screamed. snacks on the table along with wearing my costume? Security! see Marshall’s face, confused, or two dollar cheeseburgers. It’s I walked near the man and your ice coffee. I put an extra Take him out!” the man yelled. but happy. Behind him stood the either the subway or walk miles shamed actors, maybe to help or copy of your script and sheet Suddenly, I heard the music angry actor. to each job. It’s the same old break up the fight. I could see an- music because I know you like start playing and the scene start- “I mean, you heard him! Good story, different day. My life didn’t other actor on the ground from to make perfection. I’ll send you ing. The two guards launched job. You’re really lucky that I seem almost…enough. Nothing being practically thrown out of into makeup soon. I’ll be back in themselves towards me, but didn’t kick you out before you was enough in my life. Every- the building. 30,” he said as he shut the door before they could catch me, I ran got on that stage. I’ll leave your thing just seemed so far-fetched “Is everything okay here?” on his way out. out onstage. The lights shone in hours and all the information in and impossible. It’s as if my life I asked. The man looked at me I looked around the room to my eyes. Although I felt like I your new dressing room. See you slowed down and stopped at the intently, almost interested. see the dull lights and the mirror couldn’t move my mouth, I did. tomorrow for the matinee!” worst time. I guess that’s how it “It’s you! Mr. Reilly! You’re across from me. Since I already Without even knowing, I’d begun Marshall left and I turned works. I don’t even know what to finally here! Thank goodness! We around to see the crowds filing think any more. How do I even have so much to do and so much out of their seats and a bunch of tell if my judgments are even to take care of…we have to get flowers on the stage. It seemed credible? Is this some kind of you in makeup! Chop-chop!” as if I was living my fantasy until mid-life crisis at 30 years old? The man kept staring as if faith I started to hear a faint buzzing The subway doors slid open, had been restored, and as if there noise. The noise grew louder and and the crowds swarmed into the weren’t any actors on the ground. louder until it was too loud to station. I quickly walked to the I couldn’t decide whether to nod stand. I threw my hand out to hit exit and onto the city streets, the or shake my head. Obviously, I the snooze button on my alarm lights shining from the buildings wasn’t Mr. Reilly, but maybe this clock. I opened my eyes to see I wish I could perform in. It’s as was my opportunity to get a shot my same old apartment, clothes if my dreams stood right in front at my dreams. I know this Mr. scattered across the floor. I knew of me, but there’s a small wall Reilly person probably deserved it was all too good to be true. knew the lead role by heart, I singing my heart out. All these that’s too tall for me to climb. and fought hard for this spot, but Suddenly, I heard a loud knock started to explore the room. wasted years didn’t exist any- This beautiful fantasy of living this may be the only chance I get. on the door. As my hand turned Before I knew it, my door opened more, and I finally felt at home. my dreams and doing what I love It’s not every day one is mistaken the knob, the door swung open and the makeup crew piled in. It I heard whistles and shouts and looked as if it had been crushed for a Broadway actor…might as and there stood Marshall and his must be close to show time. applause from a distance. As the by long work hours and a high well live it while I can. team of makeup gurus. The theatre was full, and the song came to a close and the mu- city rent. I walked towards the “Okay. We should get going “What are you doing? The show show had begun. I could hear the sical ended, I smiled like I never familiar building I come to every then!” I exclaimed, excited for starts in a couple hours and we familiar songs from the perform- had before. Nothing could break night, until I heard a few shouts what may come. I walked into have a lot of rehearsing to do! ers, and the applause from the my smile. Although I probably and yells. I turned to see a man those famous doors and came Just because you went from rags crowd. The next scene would will never have any chance in this and a few other people outside into the beautiful lobby. I could to riches in a matter of hours, it be the time I prove myself…I’d business now that I impersonated that famous building I admired. I see the stacks of playbills ready doesn’t mean you weren’t a bit finally have my shot. It’s finally someone, this was the happiest couldn’t tell what was happening, for distribution, the snacks and pitchy. Go take a shower…the my time to shine, and nothing moment of my life. I looked to but heard some dispute about drinks ready for sale, and the crew will make you breakfast. could stand in my way. the side of the stage and saw the actors. The sky was fully dark workers waiting to accept tickets. Chop! Chop!”

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Crystal Holly poet, fluent in seven languages David DaSilva sauna. Had this been 43 degree Creative Writing I (one of them being Japanese), Creative Writing I weather, my equipment would’ve who recently quit his teaching job been more than enough to I come to this coffee shop once to travel the world. Wanderlust My fingers fiddled and danced sustain me for up to three hours. a week; but it's not for the me- since his youth, he'd never stayed before finally grasping the With a groan, and clutching my diocre coffee they serve, or even in one place for too long; always doorknob. With nervous groans, arms, I stepped out into soggy, the carrot cake that always seems making a move. He quickly made I lumbered out of the sauna. My newly-fallen snow. to be the 'special of the day'. I a new home in my heart, in my head was struggling not to fall off Five minutes later, I found my- come in the hopes of finding a mind; bringing all his quirky my neck. The world was shad- self swearing at the weatherman boy; well, not a boy but a young rustic door began to chime and records, and never-ending book ed in along with several strobe when I saw the snow cling to the man. He's someone I once knew, immediately, I saw his shy face. collections over to my place. spots of color that hypnotized my sides of my boots. They laced before life got complicated and His nose tucked gently under I came back home to our brain’s thought patterns. the edges like white frosting, we grew out of our innocence. a book titled Psychology, my shabby little apartment that suit- ‘I was in here too long,’ I and had the persistence of eight I remember the first day I thoughts immediately began to ed our needs just fine one rainy thought as I fumbled around ticks. I kicked the snow in anger met him, his honey-blonde hair ponder on the intricate details afternoon, to absolutely nothing. with the locker combination. and picked up the pace. The damp from the evening's rain. of our wedding day; my dress as I called out for Ben, but he didn't What was it? Did I write it down wind grew more tenacious. To He walked in and ordered a cup white as his porcelain skin; the answer. Thinking maybe he went somewhere? My hands clutched counter this, I closed my eyes and of coffee, black with two sugars- flowers rosier than my freshly to the deli to get tonight's dinner, themselves on the side of my grasped my frost-covered rain- something I would grow to learn organic, blushed cheeks. The hap- I looked over to our new head in agony. I finally remem- coat closer to my chest. The wind was his favorite. He sat directly piest day of our lives it would’ve antique table, to see a piece of bered and began putting the attacked at my eyelids so I pulled across from me, looking down been. God, he was so lovely. paper written in his messy script numbers in like a drunken man. out a sleet-soaked glove over my at the Daily News while nursing Drifting away from my perfect that read "needed to venture Finally, the locker gaped open brow. his cup of coffee. He didn't say a dreams, I quickly settled in, and out; I love you kiddo. See you to reveal my clothes, carelessly A sudden fatigue ensued. I just single word to me that day, but began to read my favorite book, again soon." I broke down like thrown inside. I quickly dress began to trudge across the road the smile he gave was enough to Pride and Prejudice. Somewhere an old hatchback, and put on our and slipped on my warm wool when I heard a loud, earsplitting make my heart melt into a pud- between Bingley renting out the favorite record, Abbey Road. The gloves and thick raincoat, as crash. It seemed to come from dle of emotions. manor, and Lydia and Wickham memories hit me and I realized I the weatherman had forecasted around the corner, where it I went home that day with eloping, I looked up, only to find shouldn't cry because it was over, 43-degree weather. At least I was missed me by a few feet. I rushed butterflies floating about my his gaze locked onto my face. I should just smile because it prepared. After all, I only lived over to inspect the damage. stomach, and a grin that refused The intensity of his stare and the happened. two miles away. TO BE CONTINUED IN ALLU- to go anywhere; I'm almost posi- furrow of his brows made me Months later, sitting alone in But when I pushed aside the SIONS…. tive it was love at first sight. think he'd been studying me for that same old coffee shop, I heard heavy, metal door, it let in chilly, I woke up bright and early the a while. I gave a quick wave and a the bells on the door jingle and white air to meet me. It entered next day, excited to return back small smile, and that's all it took just for curiosities sake- I looked my shirt and bit at my chest like to the coffee shop; anticipating to make him mine. up to find Ben's shadow cast over parasites sucking one’s blood. seeing him again. As I walked Ben, I eventually learned was me. Was it a second chance at My spirits collapsed even more in the shop, the bells on the old, his name, was an English-born love? rapidly than when I left the Page 8 CREATIVE WRITING SUPPLEMENT November 2013 BHS Creative Writing Classes’ Story Beginnings Each week, the Creative Writing students compete in a 9. I write this sitting in the kitch- unchartered boat. It didn’t take her time deciding where to start. story starter contest. Each student writes the first 50-100 much thought; I instantly knew Finally, she applied the color to words of a story, and the class votes on the story begin- en sink. I bet you’re wondering how I got here, so of course I’m what I had to do. I started down the outer border of the paper. She ning that would make the best full-length story. not going to leave you hanging. the hill towards the boat. I was enjoyed the way the brush glided About ten hours ago, around going home. along the paper, leaving stains Read the following 20 story starters. two in the afternoon, there was a of blue in its wake. When she knock on my door. Now usually, I 13. It was autumn and the leaves looked up to decide which hue Please visit http://bit.ly/1eoVVys and vote on the be- were changing colors as usual. to use for the sky, she noticed a ginning you want to see as a full-length story. Be sure get a call from one of my friends or someone in my family telling I stood at the window in my certain darkness that hadn’t been to include your student ID # with your vote, so you are me that they will be coming to bedroom and watched the leaves there before. Then she realized eligible for a prize! visit me. However, I did not get fall thinking what a pain it would what was missing. The stars had a call. I left the warmth of my be to rake them up later. But for abandoned their home. Where favorite sofa in the living room, now, I enjoyed the beauty of the did they go? 1. As I opened the door, a cold, out over the ocean. I set the put on my slippers, and walked to morning. I walked away from winter wind sent chills up my lantern down into the sand and the front door. the window and turned to my 17. I've come here every day spine. I could feel the soft snow watched the once roaring flame empty room. My bare walls and since the accident; hoping that falling onto my bare hands as the fade away with the chances of 10. My body was sweating, except shelves were bothering me and she’d be sitting here and waiting sky began to darken, and the dim ever leaving this dreadful place. for the back of my neck, which I couldn’t wait to fill them with for me, just like the summer of lights were growing brighter. I I knew I’d lost it completely, and was ice cold with fear. I frantical- my drawings and little statuettes junior year when we would sneak inhaled a breath of cool air and hope, was a very dangerous thing ly whirled around a few times, from tag sales I’ve been to over out to be together. I place the stood for a minute, taking in the to lose. looking for another place to run. the years. I looked over the room lantern on the sand every night beautiful city around me. Snow My eyes circled the empty room once more before turning to the as the sun sets, knowing that the rubbed onto my boots as I made 6. The metal handle of the lan- where I had found myself and mirror. I took one of my many light would never be as bright as my way toward the side of the tern was hot and burned into his fell upon the open window, with ribbons from my dresser and tied her smile. street and lifted my frozen hand flesh. The sand was piling up with the torn white curtains flowing it around my wrist on my right to call for a cab. Suddenly, I felt a each pounding stride, his eyes in the crisp breeze. I took a look hand. There would probably be 18. ‘The way the stars beam off of tap on my shoulder and a famil- wild and searching. He could out the window and saw nothing questions, but they’d get used to the waves is miraculous’, I begin iar voice I never thought I’d hear only see about a foot in front of but woods: trees that lost their it eventually. to write. ‘The sparkling water again. I quickly turned around him, considering the lantern did healthy green leaves in the bitter amazes me, but I can’t help but and couldn’t tell if my eyes were not provide much light. The wind cold. Is this a good place to hide? 14. Jamie was having one of feel like I’m trapped. I’m trapped playing tricks on me. howled against his skin, opening Will I be safe here? Will they find those nights where nothing was inside of this worn out town his pores to brisk pain. He was me here? Will the running ever going right for him. He couldn’t filled with unhappy people. The 2. Have you ever been lost? Not running now, the cold air forcing end? stop thinking about everything smell of the air is no longer crisp,’ lost as in not knowing how far loud gasps out of his lungs, con- that went wrong in his life and he I put down my pen to take a sip from home you are, or lost in the stricting his diaphragm to force just needed to leave. He needed of coffee. ‘I’m sick of the friends middle of the wilderness with his body against the violent wind. to break away from his life for at I’ve made, I’m sick of the family I no sense of where you’re going. He stopped at the edge of the wa- You may also vote least an hour; something to keep don’t have by my side. Sometimes I’m talking about lost as being ter, his toes tasting the hypother- by scanning the tag below: his sanity. He decided to take a I want it all to disappear, some- lost in your mind. You don’t mic temperature of the waves, yet walk going anywhere. He made times I wish for it all to go away. know where you are emotionally his feet did not curl back. turns he’d never even think about I could start new, brand new. I or mentally. But there’s a place making and discovered places could live in a world where I have in the woods that brings me 7. This day, which back then had he didn’t even know existed. no past’ I scratched my head as a back, and gives me the sense of seemed like any other day, was He stumbled across the most tear began to fall from my face. direction that I lose every now spent lying in a hammock. Time spectacular sight he’d ever have ‘I’m surrounded by this remark- and then. had wasted away as we discussed imagined: his neighborhood able view, but I still can’t seem to important topics, like politics and lake. He was always so caught up piece together a smile as I sit on 3. For the first time I could see. world hunger, and how I planned in everything else to notice the this bench and sip my coffee.’ I looked down at myself, and to decorate the kitchen, but also beauty in this place that has been lifted my hands. I slowly moved about not so important things, 10 minutes from him all along. 19. I strolled down the street my fingers together, and some- like what made sweet tea taste so The water glistened in the night, watching the people pass by. I thing sharp ran through them. good and who our middle school the stars shone like diamonds. love Italy, love the people, the I was told that it was a shock, best friends were. I remember This world didn’t seem so bad music, the scenery. I stopped to from electric current, but I didn’t attempting to make images out after all. gaze out at the view overlook- understand. I looked up from my of shapeless clouds, all while ing the bridge, looking up at hands and put them back down. taking sips of that sweet tea and 11. As I took a deep breath, I 15. Roger hated leaving his little the beautiful stars shining their Where was I? My eyes glanced laughing at the worries that I was walked past the old park I used to log cabin after dark. It always gleaming lights onto the water across what I thought was a once so stupid to have. What I go to as a kid; I got the unwanted gave him an uneasy feeling. like a mirror. The scene really room, but I couldn’t tell because remember most, though, is see- feeling of nostalgia once again. His little mutt, though, had was picture perfect. I could just it was too cluttered with miscella- ing his face light up as he pulled Stopping and walking over to the been gone for about an hour make out lights from the hous- neous objects. There were gears, the small box with the seamlessly old wooden bench, I sat down now though and he was getting es across the bay and the boats clocks and bolts, but above all, tied ribbon out of his pocket, looking around the deserted area. worried, he’d have to go get the flowing through the open waters. there was electricity. and how hard I cried when I saw Closing my eyes, I soaked in the stupid dog if he wasn’t back soon. I didn’t realize how long I was what was inside. weather and the feeling of the au- “Max!” he called out the front actually looking until the explo- 4. It was the peak of night and we tumn breeze floating through the door, just poking his head out sion of fireworks went off in the were standing on shore, watch- 8. You’ve been gone for two days air. Sitting up straight on the stiff since he was afraid to set foot distance. I couldn’t stop the smile ing as the entire horizon began now but your shadow still settles bench, I reached into my coat outside. He heard a howl in the from making its way onto my to speckle with small beams of on the wall that you used to sit in pocket pulling out my phone. I distance and knew it was Max. face as I watched. This is perfect, golden light. I knew what those front of every day. You would sit skimmed through my contacts He’d have to face his fear if he I thought, the perfect distraction. lights meant; they would be here on the floor for hours, hair tou- searching for a certain number I wanted his dog back. He stuffed The sides of my mouth began to soon. The closer the lights got, sled, trying to perfect that new hadn’t dialed in so long. Running his feet into his boots and walked turn down as I thought about the more my throat tightened. chord you were so crazy about. my finger over the call button I through the front door, zipping how this wasn’t going to last for- I reached for Noah’s hand as he All day long, you’d just sit there, decided that it was now or never. up his jacket and grabbing the ever. Soon all of this would end looked up at me with big, wor- strumming and tuning your I had put off this phone call for umbrella near his front door for and I would be back to running ried eyes. I refused to let him see guitar; needing everything to almost five years. a weapon. how terrified I was. Reluctantly, sound perfect and fall into place. from my desolate life yet again. I looked back towards the water, And I’d be right there next to 12. I will never forget that dark 16. The water rocked the boat hoping that nothing would be you, staring out the rainy window and starry night. Looking from a gently, almost soothingly. The 20. She looked at the lake, the there. My eyes were met with while seated on the cold radiator, distance, I marveled at how the stars shone brightly up above lights, and him sitting in front brighter lights, now only a few taking in every ounce of you that lights from the city reflected off and she admired the light they of her. Everything was perfect. feet away from where we stood. you had to offer. I’d smile when of the water. I remembered when gave. She loved the way the lights The night was chilly, but the wine Noah’s hand tightened as I tried you became frustrated, which I had belonged in that city. That from the houses made the river she was drinking brought her to swallow my fears. you became easily. You’d furrow city was my life. I needed that feel alive, the way the ripples warmth. She was wearing his “We’ll be okay.” I finally said to your brows and close your eyes city and that city needed me. But contorted the light and made it coat, full of his scent of fresh- him, but it was too late. really tight; like a child making a now, here I was, not allowed to dance. She reached behind her ness with a hint of lavender. She wish before throwing their coin set foot near it ever again. I spend and grabbed a paint brush from looked at him and smiled; she’d 5. The flame was the only bit of into a well. The way the words my nights up on this hill, think- her bin. While she appreciated never been happier. After all the hope I had left, and I knew that would roll off your tongue once ing of what could have been. I her surroundings she dipped the heartbreaks and tears, she was within hours that hope would you got the chord. The fluidity, took one more look at the water paintbrush into a container of finally content. burn out. The single flame re- the emotion, it was all so striking; before I left. Down below at the sapphire-blue paint. Holding the flected into my eyes as I peered you made me feel so light. edge of the water there was an brush above the paper she took

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BRIDGEPORT • STAMFORD • WATERBURY Page 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 2013 Film Review: Thor: The Dark World Tajea Walton Bor defeats the dark elves, he the Aether escaping the stone Staff Reporter believes that they are all dead and column and comes back to once hides the Aether in a stone col- again destroy the universe. Captivating, thrilling, exciting. umn. Malekith and the lieutenant He destroys the main castle in All words that can be used to de- of the dark elves, Algrim, and Asgard, killing Thor’s mother, the scribe the movie Thor: The Dark their people did not die, but had queen of Asgard, in the process. World, which made its debut in their bodies stored away waiting Thor, desperate to save Jane and the United States on Friday, Nov. to return. his world, releases his brother 8th. The movie a sequel to the Then the movie turns to the Loki from jail and pairs up with original movie Thor. current happenings, where Loki him to stop Malekith once and The movie had a strong debut, [Thor’s adopted brother, played for all. They travel to another ralling in about $86.1 million by Tom Hiddleston] is sentenced world and fight Malekith and his in the United States and $327 to life in a dugeon in Asgard for people. million world-wide. It is directed all the various crimes he commit- Thor and Dr. Foster pose dramatically for the movie poster. Photo Cred- The movie definitely keeps by Alan Taylor and is a produced ted on earth in his conquest to it: Google Images you on the edge of your seat and by Marvel Studios. become king of Asgard. man), her intern Darcey Lewis, Thor is then alerted of Jane’s keeps your attention throughout The beginning of the mov- At the same time, Thor [played and Darcey’s intern Ian travel to disappearance and immediately the movie. It is easy to follow so ie flashes back to inform the by Chris Hemsworth], along with an abandoned building in search goes looking for her. He finds her first time viewers will not get lost. viewers what has happened in the Asgard’s fiercest warriors, Fan- of finding Thor since he has been in London, and brings her back There was tons of action, and first movie in case they have not dral , Volstagg and Sef defeat the gone for two years. to Asgard, because he knows she the graphics along with the seen it. evil people on Vanaheim. It was They then meet young chil- is ill. movie was fantastic. It contained It flashes back to many years their last battle to restore peace dren who shows them how many Once taken to Asgard, the many humorous moments that ago when Odins[the king of to the Nine Realms [worlds] and places in the building simply doctors tell Thor that they are go along with the story line. Asgard, played by Anthony Hop- rebuild the “Rainbow Bridge” defy the many laws of gravity. unaware of what could have It also involves limited kins] father, Bor, had fought and between the realms which was However, during some point in infected her, and that she will die moments of romance that are defeated the dark elves, including destroyed two years ago in the this, Dr. Jane Foster goes on her soon if she is not cured. completely appropriate for their leader Malekith. previous movie. own personal quest. She finds the However, Dor realizes exactly children. The ending left every- Malekith and his people The movie also takes the stone column which holds the what she is infected with and body wondering if there will be planned on turning the universe viewer to London to show Dr. Aether and is transported into a that there might not be a way another sequel to the movie. In into darkness using a lethal Jane Foster. It shows how Dr. Jane separate world, where she is then to get it out of her. On the other the end, it is an amazing movie weapon called the Aether. When Foster (played by Natalie Port- infected with the Aether. hand, Malekith is awakened by and is rated PG-13. Asian Bistro Arrives in Stratford Nora Turner they have… so good.” sophomore which was plenty enough to split Staff Reporter Paige Lecomber expressed. with others, coming with a huge At Asian Bistro’s first loca- scoop of fried vanilla ice cream Newly opened restaurant, tion in Shelton, they feature full and fried banana, with whipped Asian Bistro, in Stratford is hibachi grills where guests can cream on top. serving up a variety of Japanese, sit and watch as a chef prepares The waitresses are friendly Chinese and Thai dishes, includ- their food. The Stratford location and accommodating and always ing sushi. It offers diners a more does not offer this, but allows checked up on orders and bever- formal experience, while keeping for a much quieter setting that ages. They never rushed diners, their prices fairly low. This is the does not feel overly crowded or and are very polite. perfect destination for a delicious uncomfortable, as hibachi can Waterfront Roll filled with salmon tempura, kawari sprouts and fresh Asian Bistro has a cool vibe night out with friends. sometimes be. There are only mango topped with fresh salmon and a creamy sauce. Photo Credit: and is definitely one to check out The menu offers standard about 20 tables in the whole Gary Hamilton if you love Asian cuisine and a Asian fare; General Tso’s Chicken restaurant. The atmosphere is rice along with choice of meats, eel, avocado and white tuna) are comfortable place to hang out. and Crispy Orange Beef, and also cozy and great for if you want to vegetables or fish. Unfortunately, higher at 12 to 16 per roll, but dishes with marinated choice of talk to your friends or go on a these dishes are higher priced, come with many more fillings meats paired with mango, garlic dinner date. costing 14 to 30 dollars, making and toppings. or even sesame sauces. The have Asian Bistro is tiny compared them more of a splurge. A pleasant surprise at Asian udon or soba noodles are served to the other location currently in One of the best offerings of the Bistro is their presentation. All of Asian Bistro in a light brown sauce and are Shelton, but the décor is pleasant restaurant is their sushi, which the dishes came out looking deli- (4 out of 5 stars) customizable to your liking. All and the walls and ceilings are is fresh and has a wide variety to cious and it made the experience 475 Hawley Lane, Stratford of the seafood and meat tasted covered in beautiful European choose from. The avocado sushi even more unique. (next to Big Y) extremely fresh. These entrée’s murals that are an interesting was fresh and creamy, and their And who could forget dessert? 475.282.9880 were all only 13 to 16 dollars and surprise in a restaurant. fish on the salmon and tuna sushi Asian Bistro serves up a variety are the perfect portion for one While they don’t have the was delicious. Regular hand rolls of cakes, but what was an award Hours: person. sit-around hibachi grill, Asian like California (crab, avocado and was their ice cream. They have Mon. – Thurs. 11:30 am to 10 “Asian Bistro is the Morgan Bistro offers hibachi entrées that cucumber) range from four to flavors like mango and green pm; Fri. – Sat. 11:30 am to 11 Freeman in the form of a restau- are served with soup, salad with six dollars, while their signature tea, but for only five dollars they pm; Sun. 12 pm to 10 pm rant. Get any form of chicken green apple ginger dressing and rolls like the Battera (spicy tuna, had tempura battered ice cream, Takeout is available

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Stephanie Vitti Rashaad Spain Brianna Scott Tavis Smiling Mrs. Poisson Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Teacher 1. Mirrors - Justin Timberlake 1. Melo - Lil Snupe 1. Lazy Love - Ne-Yo 1. Pound Cake - Drake 1. Dancing Queen - Abba 2. Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus 2. Heaven vs. Hell - Meek Mill 2. Weak - SWV 2. All Gold Everything - Trinidad 2. You’re Gonna Miss This - 3. No Scrubs - TLC 3. Hold On We’re Going Home 3. FDB - Young Dro 4. Pour It Up - Rihanna James Trace Atkins - Drake 4. I’m Good - Lil Wayne 5. Super Bass - Nicki Minaj 3. She Knows - J. Cole 3. Mama Mia - Abba 4. Roar - Katy Perry 5. Levels - Meek Mill 4. On My Level - Wiz Khalifa 4. My Wish - Rascall Flatts 5. Gorilla - Bruno Mars 5. Sky’s The Limit - Notorious 5. Coal Miner’s Daughter - B.I.G. Loretta Lynn November 2013 SPORTS Page 11 Football Intercepted From a Winning Season Bethel on Oct. 11, 14-41, and at improvement throughout the Oxford, winning 32-0. They Naugatuck on Oct. 18, 0-39. season and showed a lot of po- have a game on Nov. 23 against The Bulldogs beat Notre tential.” Stratford High to close off their Dame-Fairfield at home on Oct. JV football had a more suc- regular season play. 4, 38-0, but lost at Masuk on cessful season coming out with a Mr. Mignone, JV coach, Sept. 27, only scoring 20-44. They record of 5-4. They won their first stated, “We did relatively well, I won their second game at home, two games away at Brookfield, think. We had a solid season, but 48-20, against Immaculate on 13-0, and at Immaculate, 38-6. lost some close games. I think we Sept. 20 under the lights at 7:00 They lost their next two home could’ve played more complete p.m. games against Masuk, 6-28, and games, basically playing both The Varsity team lost their Bethel, 32-34. halves more completely than we season opener at home against They had another three home did.” Brookfield on a Sunday afternoon games in a row in which they Coach Mignone later stated, at 2:00 p.m. on Sept. 15, 26-34. beat Naugatuck, 34-0, lost to New “I really like coaching the team. “I am very pleased with the Milford, 28-14, and beat Pomper- I like football in general, and state of the BHS football program aug, 28-15. this year was my first calling the [and] am very pleased with the The team then played two offensive plays. We have a good progress they have made over the away games against New Fair- bunch of players and I like them.” season,” Atheletic Director Mr. field, losing 28-0, and against Johnson stated. “I am also very pleased with the way the players and coaches have conducted The BHS Football team getting pumped before their game. themselves on and off the field Photo Credit: Brandon Cartagena representing Bunnell High Alex Ghajar school spirit for the game. School.” Staff Reporter “It was fun. It was exciting to Senior tackle and varsity be back home and everybody captain Ben Ruskin stated, “We The BHS varsity football team was enthusiastic to play. I think have had our ups and downs had their Homecoming game overall everybody played well,” during the year. The year went by on Nov. 8 against New Fairfield freshman varsity football player really fast considering it was my in almost freezing temperatures. Zhyaire Fernandes commented last, but it was really fun while The game was lost by a blocked about the homecoming game. it lasted and I would do again field goal, the final scoring com- The Varsity football team had anytime.” ing out to 26-28. a rough season, finishing with Ruskin later stated. “We The weather may have been 3-6 overall record at an under could’ve worked a lot harder cold, but the spirits were still .500 record. during the year and the offsea- high, “The Homecoming football They lost two games in a row, son, but I am still proud of the game was very cold, but I still one at Pomperaug, final score 23- team as a whole.” had a good time with all of my 28, and one at home against New Sophomore offensive linemen, friends,” sophomore Arielle Ben- Fairfield, 26-28. They won at New Christian Williams, stated, “We inco stated. Student government Milford, 40-35, on Oct. 25, but are giving a lot of effort and had sold T-shirts as a symbol of our lost another two straight games at a good season. We have showed The back of the 2013 Homecoming T-shirt. Photo Credit: Alex Ghajar Breaking Records Fall Sports Wrap-Up Celeny Galpin push themselves hard and they my expectations,” head coach Staff Reporter always try their best. I’m pretty Mr. Covino stated. He refer- happy with the team. I think enced the team motto: “Winners The girls swim team ended they’ve done pretty well this don’t necessarily have the best of the season with an overall record year... of course there’s always everything, they make the best of 4-8. The girls are pleased with room for improvement. SWC’s of everything.” He later added, their placing, and are proud of went pretty well along with “There is no regret in my mind senior Haley Mitchell-Adams, States. I think we have definitely that the girls did everything they who became the Class M 50M broken some records and made could do win that game.” Free and 100M Free state cham- improvements over the season Boys and girls cross country pion. and [are] looking forward to next will compete in a race at Van At the CIAC Class M States year.” Cortlandt 0P1ark in the Bronx, Championships, Haley Mitch- Meets in September included New York on Sat., Nov. 30. Only el-Adams not only broke her per- The team focuses during a huddle with Coach Covino. a win against Kennedy with a a select few will go on the team sonal record but she also broke Photo Credit: Paige LeComer score of Bunnell 95 and Kennedy and represent BHS. the school’s record by placing 71, then again against Oxford Alex Ghajar state tournament and were Senior swimmer Haley Mitch- fi r s t i n t h e 5 0 y a r d f r e e s t y l e . with a score of Bunnell 92 and Staff Reporter eliminiated by Fitch High School el-Adams had a successful swim “I knew that this was my last Oxford 73. Meets in October on Monday, Nov. 4th. It was a at her states meet. She placed first year to make a lasting impression included a win against New Fall Sports teams finished the very close game, losing 16-14 in in the Class M 50 meter freestyle and every year I always came up Milford, Bunnell 93 and New season with strong showing at the final set of the game, making and 100meter free style to be- a little short so I really went for it Milford 77. They even got the league and state tournaments. the final score 2-3. come the state champion. With and surprised myself when I ac- win against Stratford High with a Girls varsity soccer team made “I was pleasantly surprised this win, she broke her personal tually got it. Also, when I walked score of Bunnell 94 and Stratford it all the way to the Class L Quar- with how well we did this year. record in both events. into the gymnasium the first day 74. terfinals, losing 0-1 to Immacu- With all of the obstacles we Congratulations to all of the of freshmen orientation I looked Losses in September includ- late on Fri., Nov. 8. To advance faced this year from injury and fall sports teams on their succes- up to the all-state board and said ed the meet against Brookfield, to the quarterfinales, they beat illness, the girls really exceeded to myself, “I’m going to be up ful season. with a score of Brookfield 98 and both Middletown and Woodstock there one day,” Mitchell-Adams Bunnell 64, and at New Fairfield Academy, winning both games said. with a score of New Fairfield 94 2-1. The girls made it to SWCs and Bunnell 84. They also lost to “I am very proud of the girls. and states. SWCs took place No- Weston with a score of Weston I think it was a great team effort. vember 2 and states took place, 95 and Bunnell 68, and also at We got better as the season November 13. Pomperaug, losing 98-78. went on and peaked at just the “I couldn’t have gotten the Co-captain Brigitte Curcio right time to reach the Quarter times I earned without my team- says “I’m so happy with the finals” Varsity coach Mr. Woj- mates. Adam is the best coach success we had this year. My daszka stated. “The seniors were I’ve ever had. He works with us co-captain Haley broke 2 school disappointed and wanted to get individually and as a team he records which can tell you how further, but they gave their best. does his best to make us drop well we have improved.” Their leadership was a huge rea- time and qualify for our events.” son for the team’s success, leading junior Sabrina Yakush said. the team to where they got in the The team works well together. season.” Seniors Lindsey Croteau, Katelyn Carlson, and Erin Koletar, and Junior Even though they don’t compete Varsity girls volleyball team Brooke Shannon focus at one of their games. together, Fielding explains, “The also made it to the first round Photo Credit: Paige LeComer girls have been doing well, they Page 12 TEACHER FEATURE November 2013 Teacher Feature: Ms. Nancy Iddings Monika Hlinka dings used a state program called emphasizes that the world can Staff Reporter Alternate Route to Certification take away money, clothes, etc., Lizzie Cerino (ARC) to receive her degree in but not someone’s education. Editor education. “Learn as much as you can. Before her teaching career, They can take away anything, but Fine arts teacher Ms. Nancy Iddings showed work in galleries. not that,” Iddings said. Iddings, also a photographer and Her artwork is currently in four Her hobbies include photog- artist, has been teaching at BHS museums including: the Boston raphy, looking after her 100-lb since 2006. Presently teaching Museum of Fine Arts, the Brook- black lab “Jasper,” traveling, going drawing, photography, and web lyn Art Museum, the Baltimore into the city, seeing art galler- design and Digital Arts 1 and Museum of Fine Art, and the Co- ies, and gardening. Her favorite 2, Iddings describes teaching as ca-Cola corporate art collection thing to do is travel and her ideal “challenging but rewarding.” in Atlanta. Iddings also complet- vacation is going to Kenya, Africa “I know she’s very dedicated ed graphic work for Black and on a photography safari. Iddings to teaching students the proper Decker, Nine West, and General lives by inspiring morals of “be techniques on becoming good Electric. She also tried being a re- the change” and “if you see injus- photographers and I know al-estate appraiser. Although she tice, try to change it, in small and students enjoy projects that give realized it wasn’t her calling, she Fine Arts teacher Ms. Nancy Iddings shares her photography skills with big ways.” them exposure for photography,” came out with a positive outlook editor Lizzie Cerino. Photo credit: Lizzie Cerino Iddings’s role model is Paul administrator Mr. Christopher and says “It’s good to try things SHS, and has been at BHS since a cool photograph or a cool idea Watson, a Canadian Environ- Koch said. you don’t like.” 2006. for a drawing and can’t wait to mental Activist. Watson is one Iddings grew up on a farm in She started teaching at East Iddings did not always want show it to me. It’s thrilling.” of the people who contributed Wellington, Kansas and attended Haven High School for six years. to be a teacher. After her other She believes the perfect to beginning an environmental Wellington High School. She re- Iddings saw an ad in the paper work, Iddings chose art because student is one who’s “creative, group named “Green Peace.” ceived her first degree at Kansas looking for a Photography Video she has always been an artist and well-behaved, comes up with “Mrs. Iddings is such a great State University, and then moved and Web Design educator at she has always been good at it. unique ideas, and shows effort teacher and I am so glad I took to the East Coast for her Fine Stratford High, and was hired. She describes it as “something and an interest.” drawing this year. She has taught Arts career. She began arts career She completed a split-assignment that separated me.” What made “She’s quirky and makes the me so many new art techniques in NY and then moved to CT. Id- for five years between BHS and her want to be a teacher in the class as enjoyable as possible,” and I have definitely seen im- field was one sentence when her freshman Carly Horch said. provement in my art and I’m so Fun Facts about Ms. Iddings: 4-year-old said to her, “Mommy, The most difficult obstacle she glad I have gotten to know her,” why don’t you come home before has had to overcome is “having senior Hailey Meyernick said. Favorite restaurant: Joycie’s in Milford the sun goes down?” Iddings some challenging students.” “She is a very talented pho- says she did not want to miss her Aside from difficulties, Iddings tographer and I admire all she Favorite movie: Take the Money and Run daughter’s childhood. loves hearing from previous knows about art history. She is When she first started teach- students when they thank her very thoughtful, kind, and ex- Favorite artist: Jasper Johns ing, she wasn’t sure she could do for teaching them in fine arts. “I tends herself to all of the other art it. She feels she should apologize taught them Photoshop and now teachers,” colleague Mrs. Betsy Favorite food: Mexican to the students she had for the they’re in that field,” Iddings said. Pinelli said. first three years of teaching. Al- Overall, if she had to describe her “Ms. Iddings is the best teach- Favorite TV show: White Collar though she did have doubts, Id- job in a few words, it would be er and I love being in her drawing dings has positive outcomes from “challenging but rewarding.” class,” senior Mary-Kate Early Favorite song: “Katy Lied” by Steely Dan teaching. She says her favorite The message she wants to send said. thing about teaching is “when a to her students is that no one can student comes in excited about take away your education. She Rad Disk Tossing Alex Ghajar petitive event Bunnell offers. We Staff Reporter go hard or go home!” Lang states. Visit the “To me, Frisbee is a very com- Frisbee club has become the petitive sport,” senior Cameron latest craze in the school com- McQuade mentioned about the munity and continues to grow in club. Mahabee agrees: “Yes, I do popularity. enjoy frisbee. It is a great cardio Dawg House The Frisbee Club was formed exercise because we run up and in 2007, mainly driven by alumni down the field.” Bryan McQuaid. During its first “Tossing the disk is rad and I few seasons, there were a small do it every night at 9:47!” Billy group of decicated students joked. participating, but the size of the “I enjoy Frisbee club because group has grown since then. Led it is a lot of fun and is a good by advisor Mr. Stein and Captain way to saty in shape for the other Billy Lang, there are 16 students sports I do.” McQuade stated. who play with the team regularly. Everyone who joins the club The team practices every day ends up thinking it is fun and is after school, on either the field encouraged to join, “Yes, anyone or near the tennis courts, or at is open to participate and I en- Wigwam Park. The season runs courage everyone to come in the from the opening of school until spring when we start up again,” mid November when the weather Billy stated. gets too cold. Practice resume “Everyone, regardless of their again in March. age or grade, at BHS is encour- The team plays a variety of aged to join! We always want to for all of your school needs: games, the most popular being add new members to the team,” School Apparel ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate Fris- Mahabee stated about recruit- bee is played on a football sized ment. School supplies field with two end zones. The “I would definitely encourage School spirit items objective is to throw the Frisbee [everyone of every class] to join from one team mate to another this sport. It is a great team sport Water without dropping it or it being and is a ton of fun for all. No one intercepted by the defense. A set ever cares to give it a try” said amount of points are awarded for McQuade. Located at Four Corners catching it in the end zone. Frisbee is currently on their Participants in the club say the winter break and will resume in Opened before and after school games get very intense and com- March. and during most periods petitive between students, “Fris- bee is a non-contact sport, but we Be sure to wear your BHS apparel on still try our hardest to win” senior Andrew Mahabee states. Friday for a chance to win a gift certificate “Frisbee club is the most com-